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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

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November is National Native American Heritage Month! Read on to learn about the origins of National Native American Heritage Month, how you can celebrate, and what nonprofits you can support this November. However, a national acknowledgement didn’t emerge until J.C. President Gerald R.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

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Throughout the years, there have been many notable figures of Spanish-speaking populations and Latin America that have influenced and made strides in education, entertainment, sports, politics, and much more. That’s why from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States.

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Commentary: Closing the Wealth Gap, Close to Home

The NonProfit Times

The notion that Americans’ current wealth should redress the United States’ persistent racial wealth gap — given that both of those are inextricably linked to slavery and injustice — is compelling. The idea rose to wide national consciousness a decade ago, with Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “ The Case for Reparations.”

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. And, there are two states where a couple, accompanied by parents, can marry as early as 12 years old. She’s also the author of two books, “Building Your Brand” and “Connect to Influence.” “The

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An Uncommon Year for Giving: GivingUSA Data [WEBINAR]

Top Nonprofits

Each year, the nonprofit sector receives extensive data describing philanthropy in the United States. Laura will examine the sources of generosity, the causes that donors cared about, and factors that influence both.

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Research Friday: What Affects Hispanic Volunteering - Comparing Three Surveys in the United States

ASU Lodestar Center

In 2010, the United States Census recorded over 50 million Hispanics in America, making the Hispanic population is the largest minority group in the States [1]. That means Hispanics' share of the nation's total population would nearly double, from 12.6% in 2000 to about 25% in 2050 (United States Census Bureau, 2004).

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Resources for Native American Heritage Month 2021

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[Image: Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) by Mariola Grobelska. Mesa Verde was the first national park designated with the express purpose of preserving “the works of man.”]. The United States would not be the nation it is today without the contributions of indigenous Americans. National Today.